The highlight of this 34th matchday features Juventus Turin, currently 3rd, facing off against AC Milan, ranked 2nd, this Saturday, April 27th at the Allianz Stadium. Having won at San Siro (0-1) in the first leg thanks to a goal from Locatelli, Juve could close the gap to just 2 points from the Lombard club with a victory. A prestigious win against a depleted AC Milan would reignite Juventus Turin's chase for second place.
Juventus Turin, undefeated at home in their last 5 games, has continued their winning streak at the Allianz Stadium with victories over Lazio Rome (2-0) and Fiorentina (1-0) on April 7th. Despite a loss in the capital against Lazio Rome (2-1) on April 23rd, they still qualified for the Italian Cup final thanks to their first leg advantage (2-0). AC Milan is currently struggling, as the Rossoneri have not won in their last 4 matches. Eliminated from the Europa League in the quarterfinals by AS Roma (0-1 and 2-1), the Lombard club has only secured one point in the last two Serie A matchdays at Sassuolo (3-3), and suffered a defeat in the derby against Inter (1-2) on April 22nd.
Juventus will be without Fagioli (suspended) and may have to make do without Kean (knee), whose availability remains uncertain. AC Milan is suffering from numerous absences for this fixture: Calabria (red card), Hernandez (red card), Kalulu (knee), Pobega (muscle injury), and Tomori (yellow cards) are out. Kjaer (muscle injury) and Mirante remain doubtful. Juve can rely on Dusan Vlahovic, who has scored 2 goals in his last 5 appearances. AC Milan is having a tough time, having conceded 7 goals in their last 3 matches. Portuguese Rafael Leao is in fine form, with 3 goals and 2 assists in his last 6 appearances with the Lombard club.
Most goals and assists
Juventus
AC Milan
Top Goalscorer
D. Vlahovic(16 Goals)
Top Goalscorer
O. Giroud(17 Goals)
Best assists
W. McKennie(7 Assists)
Best assists
R. Leao(13 Assists)
Juventus - AC Milan Key Points
Juventus won the first leg at San Siro (0-1) on October 22nd last year.
AC Milan is going through a very rough patch (1 draw and 3 losses), including Serie A and Europa League games.
Juve has not lost in Serie A for 3 matches (1 win and 2 draws).
Despite their loss to Lazio in Rome (2-1) this Tuesday, Juve will play in the final of the Italian Cup.
Juve have only lost once in 19 home games, across all competitions, this season.
AC Milan's defense will be weakened at the Allianz Stadium as it will be missing three key players (Hernandez, Tomori, Calabria). Coach Pioli will need to reorganize his back line, which could struggle and be vulnerable in Turin. Juve, who are finalists in the Italian Cup against Atalanta on May 15th, will aim to secure another prestigious win against AC Milan, whom they have already defeated at San Siro (0-1). Our prediction for Juventus Turin vs. AC Milan: Juventus to win.
Facing a reshuffled Milanese defense, missing Hernandez, Tomori, and Calabria, the Turin attack could capitalize, and their top scorer Dusan Vlahovic might strike again. The Serbian international, the second top scorer with 16 goals, has scored twice in his last 5 appearances against Lazio Rome (2-0) in the first leg of the Italian Cup semi-final and then on the field against Cagliari (2-2).
Over 1.5 goals were scored in the last two matches of Juventus Turin, with a draw at Cagliari (2-2) and a loss on the field of Lazio Rome (2-1). Over 1.5 goals were also scored in the last three matches of AC Milan, including a draw at Sassuolo (3-3) and two defeats in Rome (2-1) in the Europa League and against Inter Milan in the derby (2-1) on April 22.
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